Events

The 2019 NEXTies

March 22, 2019
6pm to 9pm
The Rio Theatre
1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95062

The NEXTies Return to the Rio on Friday, March 22th at 6 PM! (But doors will open for dinner at 5:30)

Join Us for a Night Celebrating The Area’s Best and Brightest Doers!

Pull out the pearls & cufflinks and join us for an evening in honor of those in Santa Cruz County who inspire the community. This year’s annual award show, now in its 10th year, is sure to be the best one yet! See you on the red carpet!

Music guest : Jesse Daniel, Henry Chadwick, Mira Goto, Cement Ship and Anthony Arya.

A special video performance by James Durbin & Nick Gallant

Food for purchase by Wylder Space

Drinks by Luna Sea Vodka

Honorees include:

Entrepreneur(s) of the year – Leilani Kanter & Ariel Carlson (BOTANIC AND LUXE)
Musician of the Year – Henry Chadwick
Musician of the Year – Mira Goto
Band of the Year – Cement Ship
Artist of the Year – Lili Arnold Studios
Writer of the Year – Douglas Abrams
Give Back Person of the Year – Shandara Gill
Foodie of the Year – Vrinda Quintero
New Business of the Year – 11th Hour Coffee
Athlete of the Year – Marcos Reyes
Under 18 person of the Year – Anthony Arya
Non-Profit of the Year – BALANCE4kids
Mentor of the Year – Ramiro Medrano
TECHie of the Year – Socrates Rosenfeld
Green Business of the Year – The Circular Living Co.
Wildcard – The Art Cave
Innovative Business of the Year – SellHound
Life Time Achievement Award – Dan Haifley

Early bird tickets are just $20.
VIP Tickets (Sit with the honorees) – $35
Regular price – $25.
The week of event- $30

Sponsored by:
AT&T, Yoso Wellness Spa, Allterra Solar, Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab, Santa Cruz Engraving, CreativeMinds and Good Times Santa Cruz

Featured

Henry Chadwick

Musician of the Year

Mira Goto

Musician of the Year

Leilani Kanter

Entrepreneur(s) of the year

Ariel Carlson

Entrepreneur(s) of the year

Lili Arnold

Artist of the Year

Give Back Person of the Year

Shandara Gill

Foodie of the Year

Vrinda Quintero

New Business of the Year

11th Hour Coffee

Under 18 Person of the Year

Anthony Arya

Non-Profit of the Year

BALANCE4kids

Green Business of the Year

The Circular Living Co.

Wildcard

The Art Cave

Innovative Business of the Year

SellHound

Life Time Achievement Award

Dan Haifley

TECHie of the Year

Socrates Rosenfeld

Douglas Abrams

Writer of the Year

Band of the Year

Cement Ship

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